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Cetrimide agar

GranuCult® prime, JP, USP, EP, FDA-BAM, granular, for Pseudomonas spp., pkg of 500 g

Synonym(s):

Pseudomonas selective agar, CETRIMIDE agar, Pseudomonas selective agar (base)

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NACRES:
NA.74
UNSPSC Code:
41106213
Manufacturer/tradename:
GranuCult® prime
Agency:
EP, FDA-BAM, JP, USP
Ph:
7.0-7.4 (37 °C, 45 g/L in H2O, after autoclaving)
Form:
granular
Suitability:
Pseudomonas spp. (spp.)
Application(s):
microbiology
pharmaceutical
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Quality Level

200

agency

EP, FDA-BAM, JP, USP

sterility

non-sterile

form

granular

packaging

pkg of 500 g

manufacturer/tradename

GranuCult® prime

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

pH

7.0-7.4 (37 °C, 45 g/L in H2O, after autoclaving)

solubility

45 g/L

bulk density

640 kg/m3

application(s)

microbiology
pharmaceutical

storage temp.

15-25°C

suitability

Pseudomonas spp. (spp.)

General description

Cetrimide agar is recommended for the selective isolation and identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The use of cetrimide (N-Cetyl-N,N,N-trimethyl ammonium bromide) largely inhibits the growth of the accompanying microbial flora minimizes interference with the growth of P. aeruginosa. This medium does not inhibit the pigment production of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Application

Cetrimide agar (or Pseudomonas selective agar) is used for the isolation and differentiation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from pharmaceutical products and various other materials.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs. The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

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hcodes

H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

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SKUGTIN
105284050004022536062853